Judith Arlene Starling Meriwether was born on December 30, 1957 in Owensboro, KY where she spent the majority of her life. She was affectionately known to many as “Judy”. A graduate of Owensboro Senior High School where she played in the band, she went on to attend Western Kentucky University and joined the Kappa Alpha Psi Auxiliary. Sadly, on January 23, 2025, she went home to be with our Heavenly Father while residing in Hampton, VA.

Judy loved history, as she would frequent museums in various places that she visited. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing Solitaire, watching football, and attending family functions. While residing in Owensboro, she was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, where she was also a member of the choir. Judy also enjoyed spending time with her toy poodle, Champ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Starling and Etta Lucile Starling Sutherland (Owensboro, KY), and her brother Alex Montgomery (Owensboro, KY). She leaves to cherish her memory: her sister, Linda Long (Decatur, GA), her children  Lawrence Henry “Trio” Meriwether (Owensboro, KY) and Sheridan Meriwether (Hampton, VA); her grandchildren Kaitlyn and Tyson Meriwether (Owensboro, KY) and Leilani and Shylon Harris (Hampton, VA); her niece, Tierra Long (Decatur, GA); and her great nephew, Desmond Ellis (Decatur, GA). Also to cherish her memory is her last living aunt, Emma Parker (Joliet, IL) as well as a host of cousins, family and friends.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Rosehill-Elmwood Cemetery Chapel, 1300 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky. Rev. Larry D. Lewis, Officiating / Eulogist.

Final Tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home, 109 Court Row, Greenville, Kentucky.